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Side 32
A more rational method of inquiry might not have been undeserving of the
attention of the wisest princes, who could easily have resolved a question so
important for the Roman government, and so interesting to succeeding ages. The
births ...
A more rational method of inquiry might not have been undeserving of the
attention of the wisest princes, who could easily have resolved a question so
important for the Roman government, and so interesting to succeeding ages. The
births ...
Side 34
380), has as-umed from similar principles ; though he o: to aim at a degree of
precision which it is neither possible nor important to obtain. * M. Dureau de la
Malle (Economie Politique des Romaines, t. i. p. 369) quotes a passage from the
xyth ...
380), has as-umed from similar principles ; though he o: to aim at a degree of
precision which it is neither possible nor important to obtain. * M. Dureau de la
Malle (Economie Politique des Romaines, t. i. p. 369) quotes a passage from the
xyth ...
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This important trust was delegated to Basilius, a senator, of Spanish extraction,
and already conspicuous in the administration of provinces; and to John, the first
tribune of the notaries, who was peculiarly qualified, by his dexterity in business,
...
This important trust was delegated to Basilius, a senator, of Spanish extraction,
and already conspicuous in the administration of provinces; and to John, the first
tribune of the notaries, who was peculiarly qualified, by his dexterity in business,
...
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... stipulated an annual subsidy of corn and money; and he chose the provinces
of Dalmatia, Noricum, and Venetia, for the seat of his new kingdom, which would
have commanded the important communication between Italy and the Danube.
... stipulated an annual subsidy of corn and money; and he chose the provinces
of Dalmatia, Noricum, and Venetia, for the seat of his new kingdom, which would
have commanded the important communication between Italy and the Danube.
Side 41
The conduct of Gennerid, in the important station to which he was promoted or
restored, of master-general of Dalmatia, Pannonia, Noricum, and IRhaetia,
seemed to revive the discipline and spirit of the republic. From a life of idleness
and ...
The conduct of Gennerid, in the important station to which he was promoted or
restored, of master-general of Dalmatia, Pannonia, Noricum, and IRhaetia,
seemed to revive the discipline and spirit of the republic. From a life of idleness
and ...
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LibraryThing Review
Brukerevaluering - Smiley - LibraryThingGibbon's third volume of The Decline and Fall seems to stray from the purpose stated in volume one. I think he just got carried away by the sweep of history. The melodious style and easy learning are still present but I was suffering from Gibbon fatigue by the third volume and we were off course. Les hele vurderingen
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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volum 1 Edward Gibbon Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1841 |
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